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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.96, 333.89 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.96, 333.89 and 142.36 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.96 : 333.89 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.96/333.89 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.96x = 333.89 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.96x = 47,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533.46/241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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